Articles written by Bethina Abrahams
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Promiscuity in Africa
The stereotype of promiscuous Africans continues to rear its head and undermine constructive solutions to the AIDS pandemic.
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Review: She's a Boy I Knew
A review of Gwen Haworth's documentary "She's a Boy I Knew"
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Vaccine a Disappointment
Merck has stopped clinical trials for an HIV vaccine that initially carried so much promise.
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AIDS Dollars
With a growing amount of money earmarked for AIDS, perhaps the focus needs to be broadened to encompass health care in general.
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Does AIDS Discriminate?
Although, biologically, AIDS does not discriminate the reality is that some communities have been hit harder by this pandemic.
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Nutrition and AIDS
Proper nutrition holds a central role in the treatment of people with AIDS.
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HIV-Associated Wasting Syndrome
HIV-Associated Wasting Syndrome, common in AIDS sufferers, can worsen symptoms and impair health.
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Libyan Case Draws To A Close
Compensation to the families of children infected with HIV may mean six convicted health professionals escape the death penalty.
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HIV Tests
A short overview of how tests detect HIV antibodies.
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HIV-testing
The CDC and AIDS.gov promote routine HIV-testing.
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Racism Towards Africa
The United States' complex history of racism may be shaping its current attitudes towards Africa.
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Circumcision
New research points to circumcision as a preventative tool against HIV.
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Africa's Brain Drain
The root of Africa's brain drain, surprisingly, lies in the international community.
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AIDS in the Middle East
What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?
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Abbott Lashes Out
Abbott Laboratories plays hardball with Thai government over antiretroviral drug .
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Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
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Celebrity Support of AIDS
Celebrities can have an important role in AIDS awareness,
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Celebrities and their Causes
Celebrity involvement in humanitarian affairs comes with its drawbacks, which can ultimately be a step backwards in the struggle to curb AIDS.
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Stephen Lewis Rocks the House
Stephen Lewis shows why he is a formidable force in the world of HIV/AIDS.
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South Africa Turns a Corner
South Africa aims to cut new HIV infections by 50% by the year 2011.
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AIDS Activists Part 2
A look at Stephen Lewis and Meena Seshu.
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AIDS Activists Part 1
A short list of activists making a difference in curbing the spread of AIDS.
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International Organizations
A short summary of key international organizations leading the way in the struggle against AIDS.
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Economic policies exacerbate AIDS
Ill-conceived policies of the World Bank and the IMF have had devastating consequences for the people of Africa.
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Disability and AIDS
The disabled are often a forgotten population when it comes to HIV/AIDS education and initiatives.
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What is HIV?
An introduction to the biology of HIV.
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Prevention is the solution
Prevention must not be overlooked as the key component in stopping the spread of AIDS.
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Access to AIDS drugs in Thailand
Thailand has recently issued a compulsory license to produce the generic version of efavirenz.
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What are generic drugs?
A brief overview of the difference between brand name and generic pharmaceuticals.
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The History of HIV/AIDS
A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne
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Human Rights Protection and AIDS
Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Human Rights and HIV/AIDS
Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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AIDS and Canadian Aboriginals
Aboriginal people are disproportionately effected by AIDS in Canada.
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The Legacy of Dr. Peter
In the early 1990's Dr. Peter shared with CBC viewers his continuing struggle with AIDS.
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Culture and AIDS in Africa
In the ongoing discussion of the AIDS pandemic in Africa, the role of culture is almost always, without fail, mentioned.
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